Man accused of starving dog, disposing of it in woods

Published: Friday, January 18, 2013 at 11:22 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, January 18, 2013 at 11:22 a.m.

A 51-year-old man is accused of killing a dog by starvation, putting the animal in a trash can and disposing of it in the woods.

Clois Eugene Everhart, of 306 Moore Drive, has been charged with felony killing an animal by starvation and dispose of dead domesticated animals. He was released from custody after posting a $1,000 secured bond.

An officer alleges in an arrest warrant that the incident involving the charges occurred Sunday and Monday.

Lexington Police Capt. Billy Scarboro said a passerby alerted officers that Everhart was putting a dog in a trash can. The captain said a veterinarian said the dog appeared to die from malnourishment.

Scarboro said Everhart told officers that somebody had brought the dog to his residence, and they didn't have any food for it. He said officers located the dog in the woods near Everhart's residence.

"He evidently didn't see the need to feed it or didn't have the means to feed it," the captain said.

<p>A 51-year-old man is accused of killing a dog by starvation, putting the animal in a trash can and disposing of it in the woods.</p><p>Clois Eugene Everhart, of 306 Moore Drive, has been charged with felony killing an animal by starvation and dispose of dead domesticated animals. He was released from custody after posting a $1,000 secured bond.</p><p>An officer alleges in an arrest warrant that the incident involving the charges occurred Sunday and Monday.</p><p>Lexington Police Capt. Billy Scarboro said a passerby alerted officers that Everhart was putting a dog in a trash can. The captain said a veterinarian said the dog appeared to die from malnourishment.</p><p>Scarboro said Everhart told officers that somebody had brought the dog to his residence, and they didn't have any food for it. He said officers located the dog in the woods near Everhart's residence.</p><p>"He evidently didn't see the need to feed it or didn't have the means to feed it," the captain said.</p><p>Everhart, who was arrested Thursday, has a court date of March 12.</p>